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EL PASO CLASSICAL ACADEMY

8960 ESCOBAR DR, EL PASO, TX 79907TEXAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMIES →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–12Charter
289
Students
Total enrolled
$8,534
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 41% vs nat'l
14.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 6% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 17% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 289 students in grades KG–12 in EL PASO, Texas.
41% below average funding
District spends $8,534 per pupil, 41% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

EL PASO CLASSICAL ACADEMY is a mid-sized other in EL PASO, Texas, serving grades KG–12 with 289 students. The district invests $8,534 per student — 41% below the national average of $14,347, with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 67% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at EL PASO CLASSICAL ACADEMY

289
Total Students
14.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
67%
Free Lunch
20
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution144 male · 145 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility67%
National avg 52% · 194 students
Student Composition
92%
White4%
Hispanic / Latino92%
Black3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 480016313959

Academic Outcomes at EL PASO CLASSICAL ACADEMY

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 38th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 79907

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$8,534Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$8,534
State avg
$18,277
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$3,755
Student Support$1,621
Administration$1,024
Operations$1,280
Other$853
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $8,534 spent per student, an estimated $3,780 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
95%
State government
95.4%
Local (property tax)
1.1%
Federal programs
3.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $8,534/student, 41% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMY - CONROEFOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMY CORINTHWESTCHASE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLHUNTSVILLE CLASSICAL ACADEMY
+10 more
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High School
FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMY CORINTH - UPPER SCHOOLISCHOOL HIGH AT UNIVERSITY PARKISCHOOL LEWISVILLE (7-12 CAMPUS)ISCHOOL HIGH AT THE WOODLANDS
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesKG – 12
Location—
CountyEl Paso County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictTEXAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMIES →
Phone: (972)316-3663
NCES ID: 480016313959
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in EL PASO seeking a charter school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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District School Rankings
Location
8960 ESCOBAR DR, EL PASO, TX 79907
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.